Finding the Third Proportional to 264,406 and 515,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,406 and 515,528 is: 1,005,155.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,406 : 515,528 = 515,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,406/515,528 = 515,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,406x = 515,528 × 515,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,406x = 265,769,118,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,769,118,784/264,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,005,155.40
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